Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202449732 - Employee Amputates Toe When Struck by Falling Filter

Accident Summary Nr: 202449732 -- Report ID: 0950633 -- Event Date: 07/30/2008
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
310603865	08/20/2008	4953	562920	Advance Disposal Co & Recycling Center Dba Bestway

Abstract: At approximately 2:30 p.m. on July 30, 2008, Employee #1 and a coworker were helping a maintenance mechanic replace the filter screen of a grinder (Vermer Model Number HG6000, Unit Number 588). Employee #1's feet were positioned at the housing area on top of the machine. The metal top plate and screen assembly weighing 625 pounds fell striking Employee #1's feet. Employee #1 sustained a serious crushing injury to his right and left feet which resulted in amputation of his right great toe. Employee #1 was hospitalized for eight days.

Keywords: GRINDER, AMPUTATED, STRUCK BY, TOE, FALLING OBJECT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	310603865			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Laborers, except construction

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